There are 4 ways to get from Saint Paul to Onalaska by train (Amtrak), bus, or car
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
2h 55m$82–123Drive 134.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Saint Paul to Onalaskacar 134.6 mi
2h 41m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from St. Paul to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 965
3h 31m$59–79Bus via Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
- Take the bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airportbus Landline to LSE
4h 25m$55–78
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Saint Paul to Onalaska is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Saint Paul to Onalaska is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint Paul to Onalaska. However, there are services departing from St. Paul and arriving at La Crosse via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint Paul to Onalaska station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
The distance between Saint Paul and Onalaska is 134 miles. The road distance is 135.4 miles.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Onalaska without a car is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Saint Paul to Onalaska, including transfers.
Saint Paul to Onalaska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from St. Paul station.
Saint Paul to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Saint Paul to Onalaska is to train which takes 2h 55m and costs $80 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $80 and takes 3h 31m.
What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Onalaska, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $70–110 and the journey takes 2h 47m. Alternatively, Jefferson Lines operates a bus from St. Paul to La Crosse once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from St. Paul to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–65
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- Landline
Bus from Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh to Landline - La Crosse Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- Landline
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Booking & Getting There
Saint Paul to Onalaska bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at La Crosse station.
Saint Paul to Onalaska train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint Paul to Onalaska is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Saint Paul to Onalaska.
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